Custom travel to Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the world's most iconic safari destinations — East African country, 945,000 km² (1.7 times France), 65 million inhabitants. Unique landscape and wildlife mosaic: 33% of territory in protected areas (one of the world's highest rates), 4 million wild animals. Serengeti (UNESCO 1981, 14,750 km², Africa's most famous national park) — theater of the 'Great Migration': 1.7 million wildebeest + 250,000 zebras + 500,000 gazelles make a 1,800-km annual loop seeking fresh grass, one of the wild world's greatest spectacles. Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO 1979, world's largest intact crater — 19-km diameter, 600 m deep, 260 km², 25,000 large mammals living permanently — one of the world's highest predator densities, including rare 'Big Five' and notably black rhinoceros). Tarangire (elephant paradise — 3,000 individuals, thousand-year-old baobabs). Lake Manyara (flamingos, tree-climbing lions). Kilimanjaro (UNESCO, 5,895 m, Africa's highest peak, 5-9-day ascent possible). Zanzibar (UNESCO 1986 for Stone Town, Indian Ocean archipelago, white sand beaches, Swahili-Arab-Portuguese heritage, clove spices). Perfect safari + beach combination in 12-14 days. Tanzania is one of the world's most exclusive destinations on the upscale safari segment.

Highlights

  • Serengeti and Great Migration (UNESCO)
  • Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO)
  • Tarangire (elephants and baobabs)
  • Zanzibar (UNESCO Stone Town, beaches)
  • Kilimanjaro (5,895 m, roof of Africa)
  • Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo

Frequently asked questions

When?

June-October (dry season, Migration in North). January-March (births). Avoid April-May (rains).

How long?

12 days for Northern Circuit (Tarangire + Ngorongoro + Serengeti) + Zanzibar. 14 days ideal.

Budget?

€5,500-€7,000 per person for 12 days in comfort, excluding flights. Premium: €9,500-€13,000. Exclusive: €18,000+. Flights: €1,000-€1,500.

Visa?

E-visa or visa on arrival ($50, 90 days). Mandatory yellow fever vaccine if arriving from endemic country.

Family?

Yes, from age 8-10 (young ones love safaris). Family lodges available.

How to get around?

Coastal Air domestic flights between parks and Zanzibar. Safari 4×4 with ranger.

See Big Five: possible?

Guaranteed at Ngorongoro Crater in 1 day (lions, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, buffalo). In Serengeti: possible but less certain.

Tanzania or Kenya for Migration?

Tanzania (Serengeti) houses the migration 9-10 months/year. Kenya (Masai Mara) only August-October. Prefer Tanzania for complete stay.

Combine?

Yes: Tanzania + Kenya (Masai Mara), Tanzania + Rwanda (gorillas), Tanzania + Madagascar.

Tips?

Essential for rangers ($10-$20/day) and lodge staff. Important income source.